tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post4475696844161265560..comments2023-08-20T05:09:05.232-07:00Comments on Left Coast Bias: The Promise of a Brighter FutureGTHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01476376678206555643noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post-70185389378450191892011-12-19T07:53:58.390-08:002011-12-19T07:53:58.390-08:00It's crazy to think that Headley and Hundley m...It's crazy to think that Headley and Hundley might be the longest tenured Padres? Anyone else? I guess Stauffer has been here for awhile now. Weird. <br /><br />I'm all for future buy-in as well. Being a Padres fan these days, you pretty much have to be. But I'm also for stockpiling prospects for a purpose. Having two minor league championships is great, but only if that translates to the MLB product at some point. My expectations for 2012 will be incredibly low (though, they were low in 2009 as well and they won 90 games), but my expectations beyond 2012 have skyrocketed.GTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476376678206555643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post-14161062608332602622011-12-19T00:06:48.409-08:002011-12-19T00:06:48.409-08:00Agreed. What Latos did bring to the table, which w...Agreed. What Latos did bring to the table, which will likely be taken up by others, but will still be missed, was his work with the Padres and the community. In the few times I have gotten to interact with the team, Latos was always present, friendly, and the most recognizable player there. And at 2+ years, he was (sadly?) one of the most tenured players we had in a Padres uniform. I'm damn curious to see what the opening day lineup looks like, as we've brought in a team's worth of prospects from trading Adrian, Mat, and Adams. I'm all for future buy in, but this "brighter future" certainly seems a while off.Dishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418777091291528000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post-21256502428387845972011-12-18T14:51:26.135-08:002011-12-18T14:51:26.135-08:00I think you have the right mind set here, Geoff. W...I think you have the right mind set here, Geoff. While I did view Latos starts as "must see" his future is uncertain. I like the 4 for 1.<br /><br />On a side note . . . Go, Go, Rizzo!<br /><br />I've soured on Rizzo as I believe his swing is geared to mash AAA pitching. And I'm a big Believer in my Belief.AvengingJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614670048677175431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post-23213023111095217612011-12-18T11:59:31.879-08:002011-12-18T11:59:31.879-08:00I agree regarding Rizzo. Love the guy, loved when ...I agree regarding Rizzo. Love the guy, loved when we got him for AGon. I think he is a superstar in the making and will be. I just don't know if he will be in San Diego. Plus he has the added pressure of being "the guy" who Adrian was traded for. It also seems clear that Byrnes is not enamored with Rizzo like Hoyer was. <br /><br />Hopefully this doesn't read as me not being a fan of Latos. I certainly was. But not like I was of Peavy. Peavy's starts were appointment viewing for me. Somewhere in my closet there is a Peavy jersey. Latos never reached that level for me. But at his best, Latos was electric. And it's always risky to trade someone with that level of talent. Then again, what good does it do to have an ace on a 70 win team?GTHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476376678206555643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701996317271809732.post-33971546555772411462011-12-18T11:41:07.441-08:002011-12-18T11:41:07.441-08:00Well written sir. I must say I was one of those wh...Well written sir. I must say I was one of those who was 'enamored' with Latos, and still am to a certain extent, but looking at the long term benefits of this trade. After-all, the team is trying to win a world series... My lack of faith is seeping thru. But, overall I am excited to see what Volquez is able to Petco, and with coach Basely(sp?) helping him. Let's hope Rizzo is the next to go, doesnt seem likely he will succeed in Petco.Gonzonoreply@blogger.com